Alvin Lawrence Chesney Jr.
– 07/18/2023
Obituary for Alvin Lawrence Chesney Jr
Alvin Lawrence Chesney Jr.
Alvin Lawrence Chesney Jr, affectionately known to many as, “Cotton” transitioned to life on the other side, July 18, 2023, after over two years of battling Pancreatic and Colon Cancers.
Alvin “Cotton” is survived by wife of 21 years, Katrina Chesney; daughters, Asia Chesney, Kyla Chesney, and De’Ja’ Brisby; granddaughters, Promise Brisby, Praise-Worthy Turner; parents Alvin Chesney (Barbara) and Marilyn Blanton (William); sister, Denise Hill (Jamil), and a host of beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, bonus siblings, and friends.
Family will receive friends, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Freedom Fellowship Christian Church, 4027 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, 37909.; funeral service, 6:30 p.m., Rev. Derrick Wakefield, Officiating.
Arrangements by, JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
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Receiving of Friends
Thursday, July 27, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m
Freedom Fellowship Christian Church
4027 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, 37909
Funeral Service
Thursday, July 27, 2023
6:30 p.m
Freedom Fellowship Christian Church
4027 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, 37909
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My heart goes out to everyone that knows and loves Alvin. Katrina, I love you and am sending all the love and light to you, your beautiful daughters, and the rest of your families during this difficult time.
My condolences 💐, I love you and the girls big.
My deepest condolences to the family!
Katrina,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Cotton. You and your Family are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. Love you my friend!!!!
I LOVE YOU NEPHEW ♥️ ♥️ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND NEVER NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND IN MY HEART ❤️ ❤️
My sisters have been blessed in multiple ways- they saw an example of a [black] husband who worked consistently and without complaint; they also got to experience a father who proudly brought his professional camera to their swim meets, competitions, performances, and school events. I am sad he won’t be there for their weddings or to meet their grandchildren, however, something my Granny told me replays in my mind to bring solace.
“I was so angry with the Lord for taking my son from me. I cried until I had no tears left. I was supposed to go first. I asked “WHY DID YOU TAKE MY SON FROM ME!” And he responded with “He was always MY son, I allowed you to borrow him and now you must give him back”.”
These wise words explain the human pain and frustration when losing someone in the physical form, however, I’d like to focus on the spiritual and understand that it is The Most High, Elohim Jehovah Jireh, Allah, Jehova Nissi, Jehova Makadesh who allowed Alvin to walk the earth, meet my mom, and create a beautiful family in the first place therefore he has every right to call his son home.
My mom abd sisters are in a pain I can only sympathize and not empathize with so I will continue to pray, meditate, and fast for them to trust and accept Gods decision with grace and to remember the spirit that has protected them since 2001, 2002, and 2006.
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4
Quote to summarize the marriage I grew up seeing:
“We get married to argue with someone who will never walk away”- Carl Jung
You have my condolences on your husband love Mason
Condolences 💐 and Prayers for his family and immediate friends 🙏🏾
It is with Hope, Faith, and Prayer that I send this message or Encouragement. My Hope to see the fulfillment of The Almighty’s promise to change Earth back to a paradise were there no more sickness, sorrow or death. My Faith in Him whose name you will find at Psalms 83:18 that the dead will live again, (John 5:28-29 ) will soon be realized for God cannot Lie. (Titis1:2,) and my Prayer is : He and his Son Jesus with their UNMATCHABLE Power will help his wife, Children and grandKids exercise Patience in his promises that will very soon finish successfully. Amen
Condolences to Chesney and Blanton Families.